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Key factors in creating a foundational Christian Education program include teaching children how to make friends, while creating a safe community environment for them to grow. One of the big fears that prevent kids from coming to Sunday School is not knowing other children in the program. This book provides 101 key opportunities to help children make friends while providing a safe, friendly and fun environment. Includes 25 games for preschoolers, 25 for grades K-3, and 25 for grades 4-6. 26 games are included for use with mixed age ranges and a set of topical and Scripture indices can be found in the back of the book as well.

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Fun, Bible-based, get-to-know-you games and activities for children ages three to twelve.

Teaching children how to make friends and creating a sense of community are two key factors in building a strong Christian education program. Many children resist coming to Sunday school and childrens ministry events because they do not know the other children; they live in different communities and attend different schools. Here are 101 opportunities to help children make friends at church  and keep them coming!

Author Bio

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Jolene L. Roehlkepartain is the founding editor of Children's Ministry magazine, and the author of 22 books, including Nuturing Faith in Families, Teaching Kids to Care & Share, and 101 Great Games for Kids. A veteran congregational lay minister and parent educator, Jolene's books draw on her 25 years of experience in working with children, youth, and families.

I purchased this book by mistake. I was looking for a book that was for Bible-based games. (I didn't notice the subtitle "Get-to-Know-You Games.")

However, this book has great activities to help children get to know each other. The author's premise is that children who feel welcome in class, make friends, and know each other will want to keep coming back.

I use one of these games each week. The kids have loved all of the games that I've used, and they learn something new about each other even if they are already friends with someone.

The games would work with small or large classes.

I would recommend it as an additional activity that is more than a "time filler."